Happy Spring!

Did you know??? More and more Americans are turning to massage to relieve the stresses of everyday life. It is pleasant and relaxing to receive an aromatherapy massage in a quiet spa. However, massage actually can have significant health benefits beyond the simple relaxation of a basic spa massage.

Massage therapy has been proven to reduce the amounts of the stress hormone cortisol in the body. Cortisol is the hormone that causes the symptoms of stress including muscle pain, irritability, headaches and other physical symptoms. Digestion, which is often directly affected by stress, can be improved by application of regular massages.

Additionally, some scientists suspect that massage may release endorphins which produce a "high" or a sense of well-being similar to that which is achieved by exercise. Because of this effect, massage therapy has been particularly useful in helping arthritis patients who may not be able to exercise regularly. Massage can also help arthritis patients improve the range of motion in their joints.

Massage may also help improve circulation. It is theorized that the stroking motion of massage encourages healthy blood flow and assists in clearing toxins from the blood. The stroking motion may also assist the flow of lymph fluid. Lymph fluid bolsters the body's immune system, leading to increased resistance to disease. [1]

Now that you do know: why don’t you schedule that massage today???

* Hope is offering a complimentary Paraffin Spine Treatment during the month of April with any 90 minute massage session.* With this treatment, melted paraffin is applied to the skin to trap heat, absorb toxins, and induce relaxation. After solidifying, the wax is removed, leaving the skin silky soft

* To relax your body and rejuvenate your skin, try a Signature Facial. During the months of March and April, Darla is offering your choice of a complimentary Jane Iredale® Brown Sugar Lip Exfoliation and Lip Moisture Treatment or a Phytomer Contour Radieux Smoothing and Reviving Eye Mask with any Signature Facial.*

*Certain restrictions apply.

If the last four digits of your phone number are 2502 or 1720, please stop by our spa at your earliest convenience to pick up your prize. Two new phone numbers will be chosen from among all entries received every two months, and the winning numbers announced in our newsletters. To enter the contest, click here and enter the last four digits of your phone number.

With work, family and social schedules becoming more and more hectic, sometimes it’s difficult to find time for ourselves. Many of our clients book their appointments in advance for the entire year. This ensures that they get the time of day and the day of the week that best suits their schedule. Should a pre-booked appointment need to be changed or rescheduled- it’s no problem, as long as it’s done at least 24 hours in advance (as with all appointments). Also good to know: we keep a cancellation list, so if you call for an appointment for a specific time and we can’t accommodate you, please ask to be put on the list. That way if there are any cancellations at your desired time, we can let you know.

After a recent Banker's Spa Retreat, the following was received from the coordinator who worked with Spa Director, Taina Redfern, to make this a relaxing and enjoyable experience for their group of eight employees:

"I am beginning to receive feedback from our folks who visited the spa. From what I have heard, the staff were extremely friendly and the service was wonderful. I would love to do the same type of thing next year (February 2009) if you are up for the challenge- and hopefully I will be able to take part myself." -Kelli Jeffcoat

“I thoroughly enjoyed my massage and pedicure. It was very peaceful and relaxing. A wonderful experience.” -Amy Dickey

“A wonderful experience- soothing, relaxing and beneficial! A treat to give yourself because you’re worth it! Thank you so much, Hope & Darla.” -Cindy Waters

We hope you will come Rest, Relax and Rejuvenate here at
Skin Essentials Day Spa soon!

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